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Politics
Nightlife ambassador position is overdue, city’s artists say
The city’s DIY music scene is hopeful a proposed liaison will help repeal New York’s controversial laws that they say impedes their art.
Report shows roughly 30% of NYC children are poor
More than 530,000 kids are living in poverty and experts say that problem could last more than one generation.
NYC’s coastal areas in serious crisis: Report
In light of the pullout from the Paris Climate Agreement, a group of environmentalists warn that the city’s coastal neighborhoods could face grave problems.
Poverty rampant among immigrant seniors: Report
More immigrants are choosing to stay in New York, but face tough financial struggles.
Foster kids to shadow City Council members
The City Council invited a group of foster children to oversee the governing process and gain their input on future legislation.
NYC restaurants’ grades improve, violations down: City
The city’s eateries and foodies are coming together to make restaurants better.
New Kosciuszko Bridge span to open with light show
The first new bridge in over 50 years will be ready for drivers.
March for Science in NYC rallies against Trump on Earth Day
Tens of thousands of New Yorkers rallied in the name of science and innovation.
NYC tourism campaign aims to counter Trump’s ‘America First’ rhetoric
The city says it is preparing for a major hit to its economy due to the president’s rhetoric and policies.
NYC DOT survey of privately owned streets could end in takeover
The city is mulling a major infrastructure initiative to save the roads less traveled.
Charging Bull’ sculptor challenges city over ‘Fearless Girl’
The man behind the iconic art piece contends it has been tarnished by the new bronze addition.
NYC, Mexico City team up to boost tourism
With concerns from foreign visitors over Donald Trump’s controversial rhetoric and policies, the city’s tourism wing is taking extra steps to reassure Mexican visitors that the Big Apple welcomes them.
De Blasio on Hot 97: Cuomo and I aren’t like Drake and Meek Mill
Hip Hop fans are weighing in on the ongoing rocky relationship between de Blasio and Cuomo.
LinkNYC continues rapid public Wi-Fi expansion in Brooklyn, Queens
As the updated pay phones continue to have a bigger presence in New York, activists want more features.
New York Girl Scouts patch honors suffrage centennial
New York Girl Scouts will honor women’s history with a special badge
Garment District rezoning plan opposed by fashion workers
Fashion workers say a city proposal for Midtown would leave their industry hanging by a thread.
NYC seeks designs for new ‘I Voted’ election sticker
The future of the election day sticker is in the hands of New Yorkers.
NYC outlines plan to fight opioid crisis
The city wants anti OD meds in the hands of civilians as the number of opioid related deaths climb.
NYC rolls out IDNYC mobile van for application help
The city has a new option to apply for IDNYC.